By Ziggy Hanaor (author) , Daisy Wynter (illustrator)
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Remember, Humphrey; never run, never jump, and NEVER. EVER. sit on a wall!
This middle-grade graphic novel tells the story of Humphrey - an egg with very overprotective parents; "Never run, never jump and NEVER EVER EVER sit on a wall. You remember what happened to your uncle…"
Humphrey lives a cautious life, until the day he bumps into Princess Jean (PJ) in the park. An adventurer through and through, PJ regales Humphrey with tales of all her antics and mishaps and they don't notice the park is closing. Oh no! How will Humphrey get home? There's only one way out. Over. The. Wall!
The Egg Incident is a joyous reversal of the traditional Humpty Dumpty tale of caution that will delight readers aged 7-12 who are tiptoeing towards independence themselves.
'A modern morality tale for children ages 7-12 and their parents. Now, talking eggs are intrinsically funny, but Ms. Hanaor and Ms. Wynter miss no opportunity to make them even funnier.' - The Wall Street Journal
'This short graphic novel is a fast-paced read, thanks in large part to Daisy Wynter's dynamic illustrations. Motion lines, hand-lettered sounds and dramatic page turns are used to great effect. And kids will get a kick out of Humphrey's expressive reaction shots.' - The New York Times
Ziggy Hanaor is a publisher and writer. She is the author of Fly Flies and the Pocket Chaotic. This is her first graphic novel. Benjamin Phillips works in various mediums, straddling the disciplines of illustration and fine art. From his studio in Hastings, Benjamin finds inspiration in human interaction, the humour and turmoil of everyday life and the joy of repetition. His clients include New York Times, Penguin Random House, Ebury Press and the British Council.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Egg Incident and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Egg Incident features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Fantasy / Magical, Graphic Novels & Comics, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Egg Incident was written by Ziggy Hanaor and published by Cicada Books an imprint of Cicada
The Egg Incident has 72 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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